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OK, looked in that directory only to find ComboFix2.txt, but the date and time do not relate to most recent running of Combofix (it looks like the date and time of the first ComboFix run).

So, I have included the alternative log that you had suggested.

I would be grateful to hear of what your diagnosis is so far...rather like being treated by a doctor, it is useful to know this, and details of the treatment. If you are too busy, then this is not a priority obviously.

You are using an old version of Java. Sun's Java is sometimes updated in order to eliminate the exploitation of vulnerabilities in an existing version. For this reason, it's extremely important that you keep the program up to date, and also remove the older more vulnerable versions from your system. The most current version of Sun Java is: Java Runtime Environment Version 6 Update 21.

Note:Save your work. TFC will automatically close any open programs, let it run uninterrupted. It shouldn't take longer take a couple of minutes, and may only take a few seconds. Only if needed will you be prompted to reboot.

That is all looking good. What Kaspersky found will be removed when we clean up the tools and reset system restore.

You can navigate to and delete the following folder

C:\Documents and Settings\Bhavin\Application Data\Tiexn

Once you have deleted the above folder and if you are not having any further problems, I would suggest you proceed as follows.

MBAM and TFC are great tools for you to keep and use on a regular basis.

You can deleteRSIT from your Desktop and it associated folder C:\RSIT

Uninstall ComboFix:

Click on Start >> Run...

Now type in ComboFix /Uninstall into the and click OK.

Note the space between the X and the /Uninstall, it needs to be there.

The above procedure will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points

Remember to update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system. If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

Thanks for all of your help...much more complex than I imagined. Computer running smoothly...performance feels more "snappy", and hard disk situation is much better (hooray!). Superb and thorough process.

So what was your diagnosis? Was my hard disk issue due to virus/malware?

I like the TFC tool. You mention MBAM can be used on an ongoing basis...do you recommend as it is (free version), or the paid version? Should this surplant Spybot S&D/Spywareblaster, or be used in addition?

Thanks for all of your help...much more complex than I imagined. Computer running smoothly...performance feels more "snappy", and hard disk situation is much better (hooray!). Superb and thorough process.

I am glad it is all working well

So what was your diagnosis? Was my hard disk issue due to virus/malware?

Yes

I like the TFC tool. You mention MBAM can be used on an ongoing basis...do you recommend as it is (free version), or the paid version? Should this surplant Spybot S&D/Spywareblaster, or be used in addition?

The free version is fine, it is an on demand scanner and does not run in the background. You can use it whenever you feel the need or on a regular basis like once a week. TFC can be used more often or whenever you feel things beginning to feel sluggish. Personally I have no interest in Spybot, but it is a very popular program and if you feel comfortable with it by all means re-install.If you opt not to re-install spybot try Winpatrol instead.

Install WinPatrolDownload it from hereHere you can find information about how WinPatrol works here

Any other ongoing advice?

One of our administrators sums it up nicely in this quote.

Gary R wrote:Adding more and more programmes will not give you more and more protection, it's up to you to take some responsibility for your online actions, and modify them to give your programmes the best chance of protecting you.

Be careful what you click on.

Don't download anything from a site you do not know and trust. Remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch, if something seems too good to be true it is. Malware purveyors love to offer out freebies as bait knowing full well that one unguarded click is all it takes.

Don't reply to unsolicited e-mails.

Don't open e-mail attachments (even from friends) without checking with the source to ensure they actually sent them.

Don't use P2P file sharing programmes. Even the ones that don't come bundled (and many do) are not safe. By using them you are effectively downloading from an unknown source, with all the dangers described above.

The bottom line is, you can never remove all risk, but you can minimise it by being careful online.

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